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Sep 3, 2021
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with a Tangy, Herb Vinaigrette
Here is a lovely alternative to the typical ‘lettuce with dressing’. This is a very light and refreshing salad featuring yellow and green...
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alisonbonifacy
Aug 3, 2021
Summer Vegetable Stacks
This super easy, flavorful recipe was inspired by some summer vegetables in the pantry and a salmon dinner that needed a side of...
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alisonbonifacy
Mar 9, 2021
Clementine Cake
Upon seeing this recipe in a French magazine, I realized I had never eaten a cake made from clementines. Well, I was missing out! The...
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alisonbonifacy
Feb 10, 2021
Classic Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée has always been one of my favorites because they are just heavenly when done well. I ordered a kitchen torch a year ago and...
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alisonbonifacy
Jan 4, 2021
Seared Scallops over Melted Saffron Leeks
This lovely French scallop recipe actually comes from my friend Veronique at Cuisine Elegante. I first made it during one of her virtual...
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alisonbonifacy
Dec 13, 2020
Dijon and Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb
This is one of my all-time favorite dishes for special occasions (Christmas, New Year’s Eve!). The coating for the lamb is easy and quick...
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alisonbonifacy
Dec 13, 2020
Pommes Anna (Potatoes)
Potatoes and butter. That’s it. Well, and salt and pepper. But my, oh my, these French potatoes are special! Adding salt and butter...
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alisonbonifacy
Dec 3, 2020
Silky Chocolate Tart with Coffee Mascarpone Mousse
Looking for a dessert to ‘wow’ your family and friends? Well here it is! They will think you hopped over to Paris to pick up this elegant...
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alisonbonifacy
Nov 10, 2020
Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake
This decadent cheesecake recipe has everything you love about pumpkin pie, but with a silky smooth texture. Like butter melting in your...
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alisonbonifacy
Nov 4, 2020
French Apple-Almond Délice
There are many variations of French apple tarts and cakes, the most famous being the tarte tatin. My husband rightfully pointed out that...
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alisonbonifacy
Sep 14, 2020
Vanilla Flan
I remember sneaking spoonful's of my mom’s flan from our basement refrigerator as a kid. I just loved that silky, cold custard and...
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alisonbonifacy
Sep 7, 2020
Stuffed Tomatoes (Tomates Farcies)
Versions of tomates farcies, or stuffed and baked tomatoes, are found in many different cultures. In France, this popular rustic dish is...
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alisonbonifacy
Aug 28, 2020
Summer Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tian
You have probably heard of ratatouille, but have you met its near cousin, the tian? A tian, or tian Provençale, is actually the name of...
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alisonbonifacy
Aug 18, 2020
Heirloom Tomato Tart with Herbs and Eggs
'Les tartes’ are found on tables across France in the summer (see my August in France post). Easy to make and celebrating summer produce,...
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alisonbonifacy
Jul 22, 2020
Crispy Burrata, Tomatoes and Basil Oil
A summer staple here in France is tomates mozza, a very simple, rustic tomato and mozzarella salad. I don’t know when or how this trend...
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alisonbonifacy
Jul 19, 2020
Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Feta
This recipe is perfect for a fresh, light summer dinner. Easy and quick to make, it is particularly flavorful thanks to beautiful, ripe...
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alisonbonifacy
Jul 9, 2020
Super-Moist Blueberry Loaf Cake
The blueberries have been delicious this season and I had extra on hand from decorating my 4th of July cake. So I decided to make another...
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alisonbonifacy
Jun 4, 2020
Mascarpone and Nectarine Tart
My go-to dessert last summer was my Lemony Cheesecake, but recently, I have been making this tart A LOT and so should you! I’m sure Mom’s...
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alisonbonifacy
May 22, 2020
Lemon Custard ‘Cakes’
Ever plan what you know is going to be a pretty heavy meal for guests and think ‘Who’s going to want dessert after that? I mean, do...
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alisonbonifacy
May 12, 2020
The Inspiration: Lemon Love Cheesecake
I had to start with this because this is THE recipe that inspired me to start a blog. Shortly after we moved to Paris, ‘American...
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